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Fall Wine Dinner
September 3, 2011 $ 98 per person
$ 98 Price is per-person and is inclusive.
Advance reservations required. Limited seating.
Special room rate of $ 149 based on double occupancy available for wine dinner guests.
Call 1-888-959-9590 to reserve your seat!
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually since 2003. In preparation for each of our wine dinners, Chef Zimny crafts a delicious array of tantalizing foods to please the palate. Then with the assistance of Assistant Manager and Food and Beverage Director, Fernando Salvador, who is also a sommelier, they carefully select the perfect wine for each course. By combining their talents, the fall wine dinner is sure to be a culinary success.
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Chef Zimny’s Menu for Fall 2011
Wines by King Estate Winery
First Course:
Duck Ravioli, Tart Cherries, Asiago Cheese, White Bean Puree
Paired with Acrobat Pinot Gris·
Second Course:
Cinnamon Smoked Pheasant Breast, Roasted Pears, Blue Cheese, Frisée, Arugula, Apple Cider Reduction
Paired with Domaine Pinot Gris·
Third Course:
Lobster, Porcini Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Saffron
Paired with Domaine Pinot Noir·
Intermezzo:
Brandied Apple Carpaccio·
Entree:
Braised Wild Boar Shank, Spaetzle, Savoy Cabbage, Golden Raisin Puree
Paired with NxNW Cabernet Sauvignon·
Dessert:
Chestnut and Whisky Mousse, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Walnut and Orange Croquant
Paired with Vin Glacé
As past wine dinner guests know, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge wine dinners are sold out within a few days after they are announced - so don't delay! Plan to stay the night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and take advantage of a special room rate for wine dinner guests. Call 777-2801 in Anchorage, or 1-888-959-9590 toll-free.
Meet Executive Chef Matthew Zimny
Matthew Zimny, a native of Michigan, arrived in Alaska over ten years ago. Matthew started his career cleaning a neighborhood bakery after school at the age of 15. Realizing his passion for cooking at The Sample Room, a tapas style restaurant, Matthew prepared everything from scratch. His time as Sous Chef defined his style of cooking, where quality is everything. Matthew became part of the CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation team in 2004, working at Seward Windsong Lodge, as the Sous Chef at The Resurrection Roadhouse. Working along side Executive Chef Erik Slater, Matthew honed his culinary skills and talents. We are pleased to announce his position as Executive Chef of the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
In February 2009, Executive Chef Matthew Zimny led a fundraising event for the Zonta Group of Anchorage. They hold an annual series of cooking classes titled the Accidental Gourmet. Matt was asked to lead one of these classes and show the aspiring household culinarians how to prepare a full four course meal. Matt did an amazing job teaching his new students and received great feedback on his recipes, his teaching style and overall presence in the kitchen.
